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21 July 2010

The Sand Dancer

{ posted by Jenny, production }

Seeing as how everyone here at the dollhouse is super creative and there's virtually nothing we can't do with paper, I was impressed by the artistic versatility Peter Donnelly has with one of the Earth's elements. Sand.

It's quite the sight for beach goers in New Zealand, where Mr. Donnelly hails from. With only four hours to create and complete his sand of art, he shoots from the hip and brings whatever is on his mind to life. What makes his art so particularly great is how rare it is. Its life span is that of about 2-4 hours since the tide comes in shortly after he's done.

{my personal favorite}

With just a rake and a few paintbrush handles, he creates all of what you see. For someone that's been doing this for over ten years, he couldn't seem happier to get his message out there. From the performance side of it to the way it touches the people watching it transpire before their eyes. He's quite the artist and as interesting as they come. I'd love to have a conversation with him.